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Thousands in Warsaw Protest EU Climate Policy, Demand Referendum

2026-05-21

Warsaw's streets were filled with protesters on Wednesday as thousands gathered to push back against the European Union's climate agenda. The march, organized by the Solidarność trade union, moved through the heart of the Polish capital with one clear demand — a national referendum on whether Poland should continue to follow the EU's climate obligations. It was a loud, visible show of discontent, and it drew significant backing from conservative and far-right opposition lawmakers who have long been critical of Brussels-driven environmental policy.

By Kamil Wrona